We’ve all heard the phrase ugly enough to stop a clock, but what happens when that is actually the case? For starters I challenge you to find an analog clock, and preferably not be the creepy old guy at the elementary school. Found one good…When you first stare at the clock, you may notice that […]
Chemistry Thought Of The Day: Mpemba
Hot water seems to freeze faster than cold water, known as the Mpemba effect. The effect was named after the Tanzanian student who in 1963 noticed that hot ice cream mix freezes faster than a cold one. The effect was first observed by Aristotle in the 4th century BC, then later Francis Bacon and René […]
Biology Thought of the Day: Photosynthesis
Plants are able to create energy from sunlight through the process of photosynthesis. Manmade solar panels were created to do the same thing, though it turns out they are much better at it than plants, as some solar panels are about ten times more efficient at generating electricity. However, the process isn’t perfect. One lab […]